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November 1, 2025

Strength in Unity: What Russia Celebrates on November 4th and Why This Day Is Particularly Close to RUDN

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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Since 2004, Russia has celebrated National Unity Day on November 4. For the university, which houses students from approximately 170 countries, this date is imbued with special meaning. It is an opportunity to recall a deep historical tradition that directly resonates with the university's modern mission.

The historical root of the holiday: the end of the Time of Troubles

To understand the essence of the holiday, we must travel back to the early 17th century. This period, known as the Time of Troubles, was one of the most difficult in Russian history. The state was torn apart by social conflicts, pretenders succeeded one another on the throne, famine and devastation engulfed the country, and Polish and Swedish invaders invaded. Authority was so weakened that Polish troops occupied Moscow for two whole years—from 1610 to 1612.

In response to the intervention, a national liberation movement unfolded in Russia. For 15 months and 9 days, monks and laity held the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius against the Polish forces and False Dmitry II. Patriarch Hermogenes of Moscow and All Rus' appealed to the people to expel the invaders and defend the Orthodox faith. He sent letters throughout the unoccupied lands calling for the formation of people's militias. Hermogenes suffered for his stance. The Poles imprisoned him, where he died in February 1612.

The first militia, led by Ryazan voivode Prokopy Petrovich Lyapunov, failed to build on its success on the approaches to Moscow due to conflicting interests and inadequate preparation. The second militia was led by Nizhny Novgorod mayor Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Mikhailovich Pozharsky. They demonstrated that all strata of society could rise to defend the Fatherland.

The desire to liberate Russia united representatives of various classes—from peasants and tradesmen to Cossacks, clergy, nobles, and boyars. In late September 1612, the army of Pozharsky and Minin joined forces with the Cossacks led by the boyar-voivode Prince Dmitry Timofeevich Trubetskoy. On November 4, 1612 (New Style), Kitai-Gorod was stormed and the Kremlin was besieged. Two days later, the Polish garrison capitulated. In honor of their victory, the heroic liberators held a parade.

Elena Kryazheva-Kartseva

Head of the Department of Russian History, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, RUDN University

The Time of Troubles did not end with the liberation of Moscow from the invaders, as the country still lacked a ruler. Therefore, the Council of the Entire Land—the highest authority in the entire territory liberated from the invaders—initiated the convening of the Zemsky Sobor, to which representatives of all social classes were invited. Thus, Mikhail Feodorovich Romanov became tsar by the decision of the entire people.

From history to modern times

The memory of Minin and Pozharsky's heroic deeds lived on for centuries. Eventually, Muscovites decided to erect a monument to the militia heroes, Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky. The sculpture was created by I.P. Martos with donations from people across Russia. On February 20, 1818 (Old Style), the monument was erected in the center of Red Square, and in 1931, it was moved to St. Basil's Cathedral. In the 19th century, there were also plans to erect a monument to Patriarch Hermogenes, but it wasn't until 2013 that it was realized. The sculpture was finally erected in the Alexander Garden near the Eternal Flame.

As for November 4th, back in 1649, Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich declared this date (according to the new calendar) a national holiday—the Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. This icon accompanied the Second Militia into battle.

The participants of the campaign prayed to her for Russia's salvation, and after their victory, they held a procession with the cross. Significantly, Saint Arseny of Elasson emerged from the Kremlin to meet the militiamen with the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God. Thus, the two miraculous icons of the Intercessor of the Russian Land met. The Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God was celebrated until 2017, but the tradition was interrupted after the revolution.

Elena Kryazheva-Kartseva

The revival of the holiday in 2004, at the initiative of the Interreligious Council of Russia, was an act of restoring historical memory. National Unity Day was established not simply as a replacement for the Soviet-era November 7 (October Revolution Day), but as a return to the original, pre-revolutionary tradition. It symbolizes the continuity of Russian history and the people's ability to unite in the face of external and internal challenges.

Unity in Diversity

What does "unity" mean in the 21st century, especially within the walls of an international university? It's synergy, where strength is born from diversity.

Minin and Pozharsky are an example of a successful brotherhood. Minin, a representative of the people, raised funds for the militia and inspired them to a common cause. Pozharsky, a prince and military commander, devised a sound strategy and successfully led the military operations. Their success was made possible by the unification of different classes for a common goal—the salvation of the Fatherland.

For RUDN University, this example is more relevant than ever. Students from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe, studying engineering, medicine, and linguistics together, are a modern "people's militia." Only their goal is not military victory, but civil victory. Victory over ignorance, disunity, and the global challenges facing humanity.

National Unity Day reminds us that our differences are a source of strength. The ability to negotiate, understand each other, and unite around shared human values makes us truly united.

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November 1, 2025

Atomfest at the Polytechnic University: a visit from Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev, awards for Polytechnic students, and the launch of a laboratory

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From October 31 to November 1, the Polytechnic University hosted the large-scale Atomfest festival, organized by the Rosatom State Corporation in conjunction with the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education to introduce Russian students to the opportunities and prospects of the nuclear industry.

From October to December, the festival takes place at seven Rosatom flagship universities, with Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University being the first to host it.

The central event of the two-day celebration, timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry, was the visit to the Polytechnic University of the Director General of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, Honorary Doctor of SPbPU Alexey Likhachev.

In the White Hall of SPbPU, Aleksey Evgenievich delivered a lecture entitled "Rosatom: Energy and Technologies of the Future" to students and staff of the Polytechnic University.

"2025 is a year of many anniversaries. The 80th anniversary of the Soviet people's victory in the Great Patriotic War, the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. And then there's our most important professional anniversary—the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry. Of course, nuclear technology is much older, but I think you're generally aware of it, and I'll remind you of the event and date we consider our birthday, the background we bring to this anniversary, and, most importantly, our future plans, because you, in fact, are the generation that must implement these plans," the head of Rosatom began his speech with these words.

Alexey Likhachev immersed the audience in the history of the origins of atomic science, which was pioneered by Mikhail Lomonosov, Dmitry Mendeleev, Antoine Becquerel, who discovered the phenomenon of radioactivity, and Albert Einstein, who described the proportions between mass and energy with the famous formula E = mc².

"This formula is the whole point of nuclear energy; this is where this enormous, unknown energy comes from," noted Alexey Likhachev.

Turning to the Soviet aspect of atomic science, the speaker first noted: "Petrograd, Leningrad, and St. Petersburg can rightfully be considered the center of atomic knowledge and atomic technology in our country. The radiological and X-ray laboratories founded here under Lunacharsky's direction gave rise to two enormous institutes: the Khlopin Radium Institute and the legendary Ioffe Phystech Institute. It was from here that the Soviet school of peaceful atomic research began. By the 1940s, our country had become the leader in the atomic race of those years, while all work was exclusively peaceful in nature."

Alexey Likhachev recommended films and TV series about the creation of nuclear weapons to the students and emphasized that while our country was not the first to develop nuclear weapons, the Soviet Union was the leader in developing the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Alexey Evgenyevich presented the full range of Rosatom's current activities, including both Russian and international projects. He specifically discussed cooperation with universities and interaction with the student community.

Alexey Likhachev's speech followed a ceremony presenting awards to Polytechnic students in honor of the 80th anniversary of Russia's nuclear industry.

The Rosatom State Corporation's badge of honor "For international cooperation in the nuclear field" was awarded to SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

The badge "For Contribution to the Development of the Nuclear Industry", 2nd degree – Chief Designer for Scientific and Technological Direction, Alexey Borovkov.

The following were awarded the jubilee medals “80 Years of the Russian Nuclear Industry”:

Director of the Institute of Power Engineering Viktor Barskov, Director of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport Anatoly Popovich, Director of the Higher School of Power Engineering of the Institute of Power Engineering Alena Aleshina, Director of the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy of the Institute of Power Engineering Alexander Kalyutik, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Advanced Digital Technologies Nikolai Efimov-Soini, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy of the Institute of Power Engineering Irina Paramonova.

Afterwards, Alexey Likhachev and Andrey Rudskoy met with representatives of the Rosatom student community at the Polytechnic University at the SPbPU History Museum. Today, the Polytechnic student community has 99 members, many of whom are already employed at Rosatom enterprises. The students enthusiastically talked about their work, sharing their plans and ideas. Alexey Evgenievich encouraged the young people's enthusiasm, advised them to begin "growing into the enterprise" as early as possible, and reiterated his belief that the next generation of Rosatom must surpass the current one.

Following a meeting with students, Rosatom State Corporation CEO Alexey Likhachev, SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy, and Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant Director Vladimir Pereguda attended the ceremonial opening of the hydromechanical engineering laboratory at the SPbPU Institute of Power Engineering. It is equipped with the necessary equipment to train highly qualified specialists for nuclear power plants and installations.

"The opening of the renovated hydromechanical engineering laboratory is part of our extensive and successful partnership with the Polytechnic University. It's important to us that at least 100 students from Rosatom-focused programs will participate in practical training here every year and get hands-on experience with the equipment they'll be working with. Furthermore, these students will be able to participate in our flagship project to create the nuclear energy of the future, conducting research to validate the performance of the pumping equipment for the BREST-OD-300 reactor. It's currently being built in the Tomsk region as part of a fourth-generation energy complex," said Alexey Likhachev.

The renovation of the hydromechanical engineering laboratory was made possible thanks to financial support from Rosenergoatom Concern. Guests were given a tour and introduced to several of the facilities and research rigs. Particular attention was paid to the rig for testing low-speed centrifugal pumps, developed by students, as well as the rig for cavitation and energy testing of axial pumps, which, among other things, was used for experimental studies on fine-tuning the flow path of the main circulation pump for the innovative BREST-OD-300 nuclear reactor.

In the laboratory, students from the Higher School of Power Engineering and the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy study the course "Pumps for Thermal and Nuclear Power Plants" and become familiar with the design and operation principles of pumping equipment for nuclear power plants.

"The nuclear industry is of paramount importance to the Polytechnic University. In the 20th century, it was the Polytechnic University students who pioneered the legendary Atomic Energy Project. The name of Igor Kurchatov, an outstanding scientist who studied and worked at the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, is associated with it. Yuli Khariton, Kirill Shchelkin, Yakov Zeldovich, Anatoly Alexandrov, Isaak Kikoin, Nikolai Dollezhal, Nikolai Dukhov, Georgy Flerov—these and other outstanding Polytechnic University scientists and designers became iconic figures in the atomic energy project, and their names are forever etched in gold in the history of the country. I am confident that the laboratory renovation will have a positive impact on the educational process and will reduce the adaptation period for young specialists in the nuclear industry," noted SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

The Atomfest program included numerous other events. A job fair was held at the Technopolis Polytech Research Building. Representatives from over twenty Rosatom enterprises and organizations spoke with students, including Atomenergoproekt, TVEL, AAEM Turbine Technologies, the Kirov-Energomash plant, the AEM-Technologies engineering company, AEM-Spetsstal, the Central Design Bureau of Mechanical Engineering, Centrotech-Engineering, the V.G. Khlopin Radium Institute, Atomtechenergo, the Leningrad, Kursk, Kola, and Kalinin NPPs, the All-Russian Research Institute for Operation of Nuclear Power Plants, and others.

In addition, participants were able to listen to lectures from Rosatom executives and specialists and learn how to build a career in the nuclear industry.

Stanislav Skvortsov, a graduate of the Polytechnic University's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and head of the mechatronics and robotics laboratory at JSC TsKBM, discussed the hazardous industries in which robots are replacing humans, what constitutes a robot, what types of robots currently exist, and what types of work they perform better and worse.

At the educational lecture "Safety as a Priority," Gleb Pozhidaev, a graduate of the Institute of Power Engineering and a personnel training engineer at the Rosatom State Corporation Technical Academy, shared his experience in the field of safety culture and training specialists for the nuclear industry. He discussed the key principles of safety culture, which include not only the use of personal protective equipment but also effective communication, creating a comfortable work environment, adhering to regulations, and developing a systems approach.

Gleb Pozhidaev paid special attention to Rosatom's international projects. Specifically, he noted that during the construction of the Akkuyu (Turkey) and El Dabaa (Egypt) nuclear power plants, Russian specialists not only construct the facilities but also actively train personnel in these countries to manage technological processes and operate the plants in accordance with high safety standards.

A virtual tour organized by representatives of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant (LNPP) was particularly interesting. The plant's employees described the plant's operations, the specifics of nuclear energy, its corporate culture, and life in the town of Sosnovy Bor, where the LNPP is located. Participants were also given a fascinating quiz on the construction and operation of nuclear power plants, as well as a VR tour of the LNPP, allowing them to visit key facilities in virtual reality and gain a closer understanding of modern nuclear energy technologies.

A highlight of Atomfest was a meeting with Vasily Korelsky, a former Ostankino TV journalist and now the Director of Communications at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. The speaker described the construction of Turkey's first nuclear power plant, one of the largest in the world, the international and friendly team that has formed there, and the fact that some of the employees there are Turkish citizens, including Polytechnic University graduates.

Atomfest was not only an educational but also an entertaining event. Students could collect stickers for checklists, participate in quizzes and games organized by the Rosatom Student Community, and receive gifts while visiting events and employer booths. At the end of the day, a drawing was held for the grand prize—tickets to the AtomProfi youth forum in Sochi from November 26 to 28. The lucky winners were Lev Grabazei, Daniil Peskov, and Alexander Bulkevich, students of the Institute of Energy.

November 1, 2025

Polytechnic University Rector Andrey Rudskoy congratulates everyone on National Unity Day.

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Dear Polytechnicians!

I sincerely congratulate you on National Unity Day—a holiday that reminds us of the value of unity, mutual assistance, and shared responsibility for the fate of the Fatherland.

November 4th is a date rooted in the events of 1612. During those turbulent times, people of all classes and faiths united to preserve the country's independence and cultural heritage. This example teaches us that together we can overcome any challenge.

Today, in an era of rapid change, the spirit of unity is especially important. It manifests itself in joint scientific breakthroughs that strengthen Russia's technological sovereignty, as well as in solidarity and support for one another.

This unity is clearly felt at our Polytechnic University. People from different regions and countries study and work side by side. The older generation of scientists passes on their knowledge and experience to the younger generation, and the university and partners from all corners of our vast country and friendly states join forces to address the most important national challenges.

In today's environment, dependence on imported solutions is becoming a vulnerability. Technological sovereignty allows us to guarantee the uninterrupted operation of key industries, create jobs in high-tech sectors, and strengthen the competitiveness of our economy. Polytechnic University is proud that our research and development strengthen the country's technological independence.

In our polytechnic family, everyone contributes to the common cause. Together, we are building Russia's future!

I sincerely wish you good health, optimism, and new achievements. Peace and confidence in the future!

November 1, 2025

The Russian-Chinese conference "Differential and Difference Equations" has opened at NSU.

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Russian-Chinese Conference "Differential and Difference Equations" The conference is taking place at Novosibirsk State University from October 31 to November 6. The event brings together scientists from nine countries: Russia, China, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates. Around 150 mathematicians are participating in the conference, including more than 30 from China. Mathematicians from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Perm, Yakutsk, Mirny, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Chelyabinsk, Yekaterinburg, Nalchik, Khanty-Mansiysk, and other cities are also participating.

The conference is organized into three sections: “Partial Differential Equations,” “Functional Differential Equations,” and “Mathematical Modeling and Computational Mathematics.”

Opening the conference, leading researcher of the International Scientific and Educational Mathematical Center, head of the Department of Differential Equations Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of NSUGennady Demidenko, head of the Laboratory of Differential and Difference Equations at the Sobolev Institute of Mathematics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, noted that this is a significant event for mathematicians. A similar event took place in Akademgorodok exactly two years ago.

— The conference program covers many sections of differential equations, as well as their applications to various areas of natural science. Differential equations have had in the past and, of course, will have in the future a huge impact on the main types of human activity. Very strong relationships have been established between Chinese and Russian mathematicians. We now maintain close ties with a group of scientists from Shanghai University and Shanghai Customs University. Our conference became possible thanks to the very close cooperation of mathematicians at the S.L. Institute of Mathematics. Sobolev SB RAS, Institute of Hydrodynamics named after M.A. Lavrentiev SB RAS, Institute of Catalysis named after G.K. Boreskov SB RAS, Institute of Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Geophysics SB RAS and, of course, Novosibirsk State University. The connections between these institutes and the university were established more than 60 years ago by the founding fathers of the Novosibirsk Academgorodok, the great scientists of the 20th century – academicians Mikhail Lavrentyev, Sergei Sobolev and Sergei Khristianovich. I note that these three scientists made a huge contribution to the development of the theory of differential equations. The International Mathematical Center in Akademgorodok provided significant assistance in preparing the conference, and employees of the Laboratory of Differential and Difference Equations of the Institute of Mathematics named after S.L. were responsible for the preparation and holding of the event. Sobolev SB RAS and the Department of Differential Equations of the MMF NSU, as well as the group “Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems” of the Mathematical Center,” said Gennady Demidenko.

Shanghai University Professor Hu Guangda emphasized the importance of collaboration between Russian and Chinese mathematicians.

"Russian science has a profound influence on mathematical research in China. Our country has many scientists engaged in applied and computational mathematics. This is my third visit to Novosibirsk to attend a scientific conference, and each time I gain a wealth of new information. At one such event in 2019, I met the great computational mathematician Sergei Konstantinovich Godunov. Professor Godunov's research is a source of pride for Russian and human civilization as a whole. I have learned a great deal from numerous scientific discussions with NSU professors. Through the exchange of ideas with my Russian colleagues, I have been inspired and have further developed my research. And my paper, which I will present at this conference, is related to this research," he emphasized.

In his welcoming speech, NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk noted the relevance and significance of the event.

"Differential equations are the most important language for describing nature for us. I've spent my entire life working primarily with difference equations, the equations of mathematical physics—primarily nonlinear ones—and I'm amazed at how relatively simple equations can describe complex natural phenomena. This is what's called the incomprehensible effectiveness of mathematics. Therefore, I'm confident that this conference will further advance both the theory of differential and difference equations and their application to practical problems, which, in my view, is the most important thing," said Mikhail Fedoruk.

Cong Yuhao, Rector of Shanghai Customs University, emphasized the importance of deepening academic cooperation in areas of science directly related to the conference's theme.

"Today, our Russian colleagues, following the academic traditions of their illustrious predecessors, combining theoretical and applied aspects, are achieving new scientific results. We hope that during this conference, we will be able to learn from their experience and become familiar with the latest research of Russian scientists. Mathematics is an international science, and strengthening academic exchange between scientists from different countries is an important path to continuous development. And our participation in this conference reflects this idea," noted Cong Yuhao.

Igor Marchuk, Dean of the NSU Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, said that studying at the NSU Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics is closely linked to research. In this area, the Faculty has established a long-standing and fruitful collaboration with the People's Republic of China. Students from China successfully study at the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics and defend not only bachelor's and master's theses, but also PhD theses.

Approximately a quarter of the conference participants will be young scientists presenting their papers. Many have previously successfully participated in student and youth conferences, but presenting at such a prestigious event will be their first.

November 1, 2025

Innovation, Technology, and Industrial Cooperation: Polytechnic University at PCVExpo-2025

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The 24th international exhibition of industrial pumps, compressors, pipeline valves, drives, and motors, PCVExpo-2025, was held at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center. The event was organized by MVK, and co-organized by the Russian Association of Pump Manufacturers and the Scientific and Industrial Association of Valve Manufacturers. Bauman Moscow State Technical University and the Electrical Machine Building Industry Union served as exhibition partners. The exhibition was supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

PCVExpo-2025 showcased a wide range of industrial equipment solutions and innovations, including pumps for various industries, compressors, electric motors, shutoff and pipeline valves, seals, and components. This year, over 190 companies from Russia, China, and Belarus participated in the exhibition. PCVExpo traditionally became part of the large-scale industry project "Inter-Industry Technology Week," which simultaneously hosted six specialized industrial exhibitions: NDT Russia, Heat

The PCVExpo-2025 business program included two conferences and five thematic events, attended by over 40 speakers and a total audience of over 250 people. One of the key events was the International Scientific and Technical Conference "ECOPUMP-RUS'2025. Energy Efficiency and Innovations in Pump Engineering," where leading scientists and engineers presented papers.

At the conference, Associate Professors Vasily Shchur and Dmitry Svoboda, scientists from the Higher School of Power Engineering at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, presented the results of developing and optimizing a mathematical model for the turbine section of a high-speed turbodrill, which converts the energy of drilling fluid flow into bit rotation during well drilling. The study identified key parameters affecting turbine efficiency and optimized the blade shape using modern CFD modeling methods. As a result, the turbodrill's torque and efficiency were increased, energy losses were reduced, and operational reliability in extreme conditions was improved. The resulting digital model can serve as the basis for designing next-generation multistage axial turbines.

Another report, presented by Alexey Zhuravkov, an engineer at the Hydromechanical Engineering Laboratory, focused on developing approaches to designing flow paths and calculating fluid flow in hydraulic torque converters. During the research, a new flow path for a hydrodynamic converter used in gas turbine start-up systems—drives for gas pumping units—was created. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods, the researchers determined the optimal geometry parameters and shape of the impeller and turbine wheel systems, as well as the guide vane. The developed design demonstrated a hydraulic efficiency of 86%, 7% higher than that of the production model from Voith. The results demonstrate the high potential of Russian developments in torque converters and open up opportunities for further optimization of gas turbine start-up systems.

The research conducted by the Laboratory of Hydromechanical Engineering is part of the research activities of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University under the Priority 2030 program, which aims to develop the scientific potential of Russian universities and introduce innovative technologies into industry.

PCVExpo-2025 once again confirmed its status as a key industry event, bringing together manufacturers, engineers, scientists, and customers of industrial pumps, compressors, and pipeline valves. The event became a platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies, promoting domestic developments, and strengthening international cooperation in industrial engineering.

November 1, 2025

NSU orienteering team closed the summer season with a relay race

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Nearly 30 teams, including students, faculty, alumni, and guests from other universities, participated in the two-person cross-country relay. Each athlete ran two legs, approximately 2.4 km long, with 13 checkpoints. The newcomers had shorter distances – 1.7 km with 11 checkpoints. As always, the relay was exciting and engaging, and the competition was tense.

The winners among the men's and mixed teams were students Arseniy Shurenkov (FEN) and Yaroslav Myasnikov (GGF)

The winners among the girls were: Darina Zelenkova (MMF) and Alesya Patrina (FEN)

The best runners in the newcomers' group were: Anna Korobitsyna and Nina Kulishkina (FEN)

Congratulations to the competition winners and best wishes for continued success in sports and studies! We thank KaffaV teachers Sofia Zakharova and Grigory Oparin for organizing the events.

November 1, 2025

Education and Career: GUU Works at an Exhibition at Gostiny Dvor

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The 61st Moscow International Exhibition "Education and Career," organized with the support of the Moscow government, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, ranks among the best-selling events of its kind in both Russia and the world in terms of scale and quality.

The interstate career guidance platform at Gostiny Dvor traditionally brings together leading universities, educational platforms, and employers. Events at the exhibition focus on higher education, vocational training, and career development.

Key areas: higher education, study abroad, vocational training and retraining, as well as job fairs and career counseling.

SUM's participation in such a prestigious forum underscores our university's commitment to being part of a unified educational ecosystem open to students, alumni, and partners—both in education and in practical training and employment.

We invite everyone to Gostiny Dvor on Ilyinka Street today. Don't forget to get your free ticket in advance and check the directions!

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November 1, 2025

Polytechnic University students won the All-Russian Olympiad in transport specialties.

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The final round of the All-Russian Student Olympiad in Road Transport Specialties took place in Rostov-on-Don at the Don State Technical University. Students from the Higher School of Transport of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University participated. The event brought together the best graduates from the country's leading transport universities.

The jury also included HSE Associate Professor Alexander Kashtalinsky. He presented four final theses by HSE students who demonstrated outstanding results.

The winners and prize-winners were students and graduates of the Higher School of Transport of the Institute of Metallurgical and Nuclear Engineering.

Maria Abdulazyanova (1st year Master's degree student) — 1st place in the nomination "Research Diploma Theses" (supervisor — Associate Professor of the HSE Alexander Kashtalinsky) Kirill Kamaev (1st year Master's degree student) — 1st place in the nomination "Automated Traffic Management Systems" (supervisor — Associate Professor of the HSE Alexander Kashtalinsky) Ekaterina Kozlova (graduate of 2025) — 1st place in the nomination "Organization and Ensuring the Safety of Non-Motorized Road Users" (supervisor — Associate Professor of the HSE Alexander Kashtalinsky) Victoria Afonina (1st year Master's degree student) — 2nd place in the nomination "Traffic Organization with Reconstruction of the Street and Road Network" (supervisor — Professor of the HSE Andrey Gorev)

Alexander Kashtalinsky commented on the Polytechnic students' success: "We are proud to see that our students' final projects demonstrated a high level, confidently competing with projects from graduates of such flagship transport universities as MADI, SibADI, and DSTU. This demonstrates that the quality of training at the IMMiT Higher School of Transport meets the modern requirements of the transport industry."

At the same time, Alexander Sergeevich noted a serious problem: "Unfortunately, we are seeing a steady decline in the number of graduate theses on traffic management nationwide. This is directly related to the merger and closure of specialized departments. Given the acute shortage of qualified design engineers, this situation poses a significant threat to the development of Russia's transport infrastructure."

November 1, 2025

Demand for Engineering Education: Polytechnic University Assesses Growing Interest from Central Asian Applicants

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Representatives of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University took part in a series of events as part of the International Educational Fair 2025. It was held in Kazakhstan (Astana, Almaty), Uzbekistan (Tashkent), and Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek).

The Polytechnic University was represented by Taisiya Kletskina, a specialist in the International Interuniversity Cooperation Department at SPbPU, and Ekaterina Pirkovska, a specialist in the International Student Services Department.

SPbPU's booth actively engaged applicants and their parents in consultations. Polytechnic University specialists provided detailed information on the undergraduate and graduate programs, detailed admission requirements, and provided a variety of financing options. Applicants interested in technical programs were most active, with particular attention paid to master's programs in Kyrgyzstan.

There is growing demand for high-quality engineering education. The nature of these requests demonstrates a high level of awareness among potential students. Applicants asked specific questions about the university's facilities, internship opportunities during their studies, and career paths after graduation. This meaningful dialogue reflects a mature approach to educational choice and aligns with the university's goals of attracting motivated and talented international students.

Our delegation held a series of meetings with the leadership of partner universities, including the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in Astana and the B.N. Yeltsin Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University in Bishkek. During the talks, the development of joint educational modules and academic exchanges was discussed. Particular attention was paid to attracting talented international applicants. Taisiya Kletskina, a specialist at the SPbPU Department of International Interuniversity Cooperation, spoke about postgraduate admission opportunities for international Olympiad winners. "Open Doors: Russian Scholarship project".

Introductory meetings were organized for potential participants, during which they were given a detailed explanation of the registration requirements, the competitive examination format, and the interview process. Prospective applicants were introduced to the list of SPbPU academic advisors, the available educational programs, and received instructions on how to use the university's official website.

Our outreach efforts demonstrated that prospective students from Asia are actively interested in studying at SPbPU. In Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the technical undergraduate programs generated particular interest, while in Kyrgyzstan, it was the technical master's programs that attracted the most interest.

A significant outcome of SPbPU's participation in the exhibition was recognition of the university's achievements. The organizing committee of the International Educational Exhibition, represented by Central Asian Education

"This award is important evidence of the effectiveness of our work on the university's international positioning. It confirms that our strategy of direct dialogue with applicants and active participation in key regional events is absolutely sound. This is the result of the coordinated work of the entire team of the Center for International Recruitment and Communications, led by Dmitry Arsenyev, Vice-Rector for International Affairs at SPbPU. We are pleased that our efforts to create accessible educational opportunities have been recognized," noted Maria Bocharova, Director of the Center for International Recruitment and Communications at SPbPU.

"This award is not just formal recognition, but a reflection of the tangible results of our work in the region. It demonstrates that the Polytechnic University's authority and recognition in the Central Asian academic community continue to grow. For us, as a university that prioritizes internationalization, such distinctions serve as an important benchmark and motivation for the further development of our partner network," commented Dmitry Arsenyev, SPbPU Vice-Rector for International Affairs.

November 1, 2025

Victory and prizes: results of the international Synergy Network Competition

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Polytechnic students successfully competed in the annual international network-based contact-remote youth competition, Synergy Network Competition 2025. Teams from BSTU "Voenmekh," Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, and National Research University "MPEI" also participated in the competition.

According to the competition rules, teams of two participants from different universities were drawn. The work was conducted remotely. In the first stage, one participant acted as a logic controller programmer and implemented the specified algorithm for the setup, while the other participant served as the operator, assembling the necessary setup configuration to control a set of pneumatic cylinders. In the second stage, the participants swapped roles.

This year, Polytechnic University was represented at the competition by students from the Higher School of Cyber-Physical Systems Management at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity: Vladimir Chlenov, Alexander Podlovchenko, Artem Bedenkov, and Ivan Baranov.

The experts from SPbPU at the distributed sites were senior lecturer A. Militsyn and engineer S. Savelyev (VShUKS IKNK).

Our guys performed brilliantly! They demonstrated not only a high level of knowledge and skill, but also showed character, overcoming all the technical challenges that arose.

Winners in the PNA nomination

Personal standings

1st place — Vladislav Kuzin (MPEI), Artem Kislov (MPEI) 2nd place — Vladimir Chlenov (SPbPU), Ivan Fadeev (MPEI) 3rd place — Alexander Podlovchenko (SPbPU)

Team standings

1st place — Vladimir Chlenov (SPbPU) and Vladislav Kuzin (MPEI) 2nd place — Alexander Podlovchenko (SPbPU) and Artem Kislov (MPEI) 3rd place — Ivan Fadeev (MPEI) and Nikita Laryushkin (BSTU)

Winners in the MPS nomination

Personal standings

1st place — Ivan Baranov (SPbPU), Vasily Chernov (MPEI), Sergey Ozerov (MPEI) 2nd place — Artem Bedenkov (SPbPU)

Team standings

1st place — Ivan Baranov (SPbPU) and Vasily Chernov (MPEI) 2nd place — Artem Bedenkov (SPbPU) and Sergey Ozerov (MPEI)

It should be noted that winning a prize in the competition allows one to participate in the portfolio competition for admission to the master's program at the Higher School of Economics and the Institute of Cultural Studies of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.